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Martha Stewart is dispelling the grandma perfume stereotype with her new favorite fragrance that doesn’t smell anything like roses or powder. While many fragrance brands tap young celebrities to be the face of their perfumes, Lancôme took a totally different approach with La Vie Est Belle Vanille Nude. The 84-year-old Stewart shines in the campaign and proves that you can still smell sexy well into your later years.
“Vanille Nude has a delicacy, but a very undeniable personality,” Stewart said in a video. “It transforms as it touches your skin, and unlike your average vanilla fragrance, Vanille Nude stays with you long after the dinner party is over. It almost makes you want to take a bite.” Cheeky!
Get the Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Vanille Nude Perfume for $36 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.
Stewart called the scent “exquisite,” but what exactly does it smell like? This simple yet impactful perfume opens with sunny, velvety jasmine before morphing into a rich vanilla bourbon that’s full-bodied and slightly boozy. Musk and creamy sandalwood appear in the dry down for a wispy, skin-like finish. The thoughtfully layered notes set this apart from other vanillic fragrances — rather than smelling like a sugar bomb, this feels refined and delectable. One whiff calls to mind walking past a Parisian bakery.
This is also a scent that transcends age. Anyone can wear and enjoy this perfume, whether they’re in their 80s, 40s, or even their teens! As with any perfume, though, I recommend trying out a travel size (which you can get on Amazon for $35) to see how it meshes with your skin chemistry. However, many shoppers say this is a “love at first spritz” perfume.
“This is a delightful scent from the first spray to dry down,” one reviewer wrote. “I find it both alluring and sophisticated, making it suitable for any occasion, day or night. It smells luxurious and expensive. I can’t stop sticking my wrist up to my nose, it’s such a beautiful fragrance.”
For a vanilla scent that feels unique and timeless, you really can’t go wrong with Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Vanille Nude. And honestly, Martha Stewart has the best taste. So if she loves it, I’m completely sold.
Get the Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Vanille Nude Perfume for $36 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.
Looking for something else? Explore more from Lancôme here and more vanilla perfumes here! Don’t forget to check out all of Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds!
